Sasuke is a popular given name of Japanese origin, derived from the words "sasu" meaning 'to look at' and "ku" meaning 'companion'. It is often used in combination with other names to form longer compounds such as Sasuke-no-Mikoto, which was a title of the 16th Emperor of Japan. In popular culture, Sasuke Uchiha is a prominent character from the anime and manga series Naruto, further contributing to the name's recognition internationally.
The name Sasuke experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant spike in recent times. Between 2007 and 2023, there were 145 babies named Sasuke, with notable peaks occurring in 2011 (15 births) and 2023 (18 births). However, there was also a dip to just five births in 2018.